A multidisciplinary approach to understanding Huntington's Disease University of Stirling

Overview

A multidisciplinary approach to understanding Huntington's Disease at University of Stirling is delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Huntington's Association (SHA).

Our short course is the first of its kind in Scotland and is for all health and social care professionals working with families who are living with Huntington’s disease. The short course will give you a superb opportunity to develop your understanding of this complex condition and its impact on the people and families who live with it, while enhancing your skills, knowledge and capacity to provide support.

By the end of the short course, you'll be able to provide better treatment, care and support to people affected by Huntington’s disease. You'll draw on current research and practice in the field, including evidence and information from across the UK and other parts of the world.

Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• demonstrate understanding of the biomedical, psychological and social aspects of Huntington's Disease;
• evaluate and apply good practice principles in the delivery of care and support for families with Huntington's Disease;
• apply relevant legislation and future planning approaches to support families as Huntington's Disease progresses.